Guacamole link in Italian botulism outbreak
Italian health officials investigate at least six cases of botulism after people have eaten guacamole.
The authorities of the Sardinia region said that people had fallen ill after attending an itinerant festival in Monserrato from July 22 to 24.
The Regional Health Department alerted local health authorities in Cagliari and Oglistra and an epidemiological survey was opened.
The festival was on the way to Tortolì but was now suspended by the local authorities.
A statement by Monserrato officials said cases of food poisoning had taken place during the Fiesta Latina event. Some patients have been hospitalized.
Local media said that the Cagliari prosecutor’s office had opened an investigation into the incident and that up to 11 people could be infected.
An opinion of recall published by the Ministry of Health (Minister Della Salute) was issued for the lawyer’s dough of the chief of the metro due to the possible presence of botulinum toxin. The alert mentions MCC Trading International in Germany, Salud Food Group Europe and Agro -Messe SA in Peru. The 1 kilogram packages have an expiration date of July 31, 2026 and the Lot Code LO4213 or August 5, 2026 and the Lot Code LO4218.
Botulinum poisoning is a rare but potentially fatal condition caused by toxins produced by the bacteria of clostridium clostles. In food of food origin, symptoms generally start 18 to 36 hours after eating contaminated foods. However, they can occur from six p.m. or until 10 days later.
Symptoms may include a double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, linked speeches, difficulties in swallowing or breathing, paralysis – in particular the muscles used for breathing – a thick tongue, a dry mouth and muscle weakness.
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